Old Faithful Casserole
"You can always call upon this Old Faithful Casserole to keep bellies full, spirits gladdened, and tastebuds happy... after all, it earned its name for a reason! This dish draws inspiration from lasagna, in that it layers the tender pasta with a delicious, vibrantly rich, and beefy meat sauce and a tangy cheese and sour cream filling. The sauce is fragrant with just the right amount of sweetness while the sour cream filling has notes of intriguing basil and sharp parmesan. It's a dream of a pasta meal, with a cloud ..."
INGREDIENTS
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***For the meat sauce:***
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 large white onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
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15 ounces pasta sauce or tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
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***For the casserole:***
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12 ounces medium pasta, such as rotini or penne
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
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parsley, chopped, to taste, for garnish
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, plus more to taste
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